Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood
A wooden cold frame that sits over a raised bed
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Is the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood any good?
With 6.3 out of 10, the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood ranks 9 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Treated timber and galvanised fittings resist rot and rust, Base plates peg it to the ground in wind. Weakness: 40 cm of headroom only. Best for: Gardeners with raised beds who want to start crops early in spring and protect winter salads.
In short
Christow's cold frame is 100 x 65 cm and 40 cm tall, made from ACQ-treated timber with UV-stabilised polycarbonate lids on a double hinge. Base plates with peg holes hold it down in stormy weather.
Best for: Gardeners with raised beds who want to start crops early in spring and protect winter salads
What we like
- Treated timber and galvanised fittings resist rot and rust
- Base plates peg it to the ground in wind
- Light at 4.4 kg, so you can lift it on and off a raised bed
What we don't
- 40 cm of headroom only
- Needs a flat edge to sit on, or it lets cold air in at the base
Specifications
| Type | Cold frame |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | ACQ-treated timber, galvanised fittings |
| Size | 2.1 x 3.3 ft (0.7 x 1.0 m) |
| Floor area | 0.7 m² |
| Ridge height | 0.40 m |
| Eaves height | not published |
| Roof vents | 2 |
| Side vents or louvres | not published |
| Door | not published |
| Base included | not published |
| Gutters included | not published |
| Automatic vent opener | not published |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | 4.4 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs, specialist retailers and the product page on Amazon.co.uk. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 6.3 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood: common questions
Is the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood any good?
With 6.3 out of 10, the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood ranks 9 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Treated timber and galvanised fittings resist rot and rust, Base plates peg it to the ground in wind. Weakness: 40 cm of headroom only. Best for: Gardeners with raised beds who want to start crops early in spring and protect winter salads.
How big is the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood?
It measures 2.1 x 3.3 ft (0.7 x 1.0 m), which gives you 0.7 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 0.4 m high.
Does the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood need a base?
No, it does not need a solid base. Stand it on level ground and anchor it against the wind with ground pegs or weights.
What guarantee comes with the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood?
We found no maker's guarantee. You still have your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act from the retailer.
How much does the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood cost?
The last price we saw was £42, roughly £65 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
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What you will need with it
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Head-to-head comparisons
- Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood vs Christow Tomato Greenhouse, Fits 2 Growbags (£42 against £38)
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